IHCL announced the debut of its first Vivanta hotel in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The hotel boasts of a contemporary design that pays tribute to the city’s vibrant spirit. Deepika Rao, Executive Vice President, IHCL, said, “The opening of this hotel is in line with IHCL’s strategy of strengthening its presence in India’s key cities. Ahmedabad has emerged as an important economic and industrial centre and we believe that it has tremendous business and tourism potential. We are delighted to launch Vivanta Ahmedabad SG Highway, making it a part of the city’s rapid evolution in partnership with Leela Group of Companies.” Vivanta…
Author: Asmita Mukherjee
Asmita Mukherjee | Durban While boarding the flight from Hyderabad to start off my journey to Durban at the invitation of South African Tourism, I was bombarded with a multitude of thoughts and emotions and was getting adrenaline rushes just thinking about the time that I was going to spend over the next ten days in the Rainbow Nation. I had read and heard much about the country’s famed wildlife, culture, adventure sports, and of course, the food & wine. No wonder, I was expecting a lot from my next few days of bliss. The flight from Hyderabad dropped me…
Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai International Airport, marking its debut in Mumbai. Strategically located less than a kilometer away from the Mumbai International Airport and inspired by the beauty of simplicity and warm hospitality, the 205-room hotel is set to deliver an inviting and seamless experience to leisure and business travelers visiting Mumbai. “We are thrilled to introduce the Fairfield by Marriott brand to Mumbai. This marks our 23rd Fairfield by Marriott hotel opening in India joining a robust portfolio of 131 hotels…
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), announced the signing of its first hotel under the Taj brand in Ranthambore, Rajasthan. The currently operational hotel will be rebranded as Taj post upgradation. This hotel is a management contract with The Footprints Ranthambore. Commenting on the signing, Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “IHCL has always endeavoured to establish and position unique destinations on the global travel map. Ranthambore National Park is a key tiger reserve in Rajasthan known for its natural beauty. Introducing the Taj brand in Ranthambore will further elevate the tourism potential of this destination. We…
Scene Cliff View Villas by Swiss-Belhotel is a boutique hotel surrounded by lush rainforests and the majestic backdrop of Ao Nang Cliff. It has recently opened its doors for the guests and is focusing on leisure and weddings guests from India. In a conversation with Asmita Mukherjee, Lee Richards, Senior Vice President – Operations and Development, Central Asia, Swiss-Belhotel International elaborated on his target segments and plans to attract Indian travellers. How is The Scene Cliff View Villas by Swiss-Belhotel geared to tap the Indian market? The staying experience goes beyond a destination resort or villa; we offer a cultural…
Sarovar Hotels recently opened its first Golden Tulip in New Delhi. This marks Golden Tulip’s debut in the capital city of India. This will be Sarovar’s second Golden Tulip in Delhi NCR after Golden Tulip, Gurgoan. Golden Tulip, New Delhi, Harinagar is located in the heart of West Delhi, close to the district center and in easy access to the business hubs of Delhi NCR. Golden Tulip, New Delhi Harinagar has aesthetically designed 69 rooms offering modern comfort and enhancing guest experience. The hotel features Café Tulip- an all-day dining restaurant, offering local and global cuisines and Chill Bar where…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar. The property underlines Hyatt’s focus on strengthening its brand presence across urban and resort destinations in India. In line with the Hyatt Regency’s brand philosophy, the hotel has been designed with productivity in mind to deliver seamless experiences and an energizing hub for both business and leisure travelers alike. As Rajasthan continues to be an important destination for Hyatt guests, the opening marks the second Hyatt hotel in one of India’s most sought-after tourist destinations. Spread across an area of approximately five acres, Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar is conveniently…
Reckoned in the industry for managing bespoke guest experiences, Sodhi has earned several accolades for her organizational dexterities and for leadership in the area of customer satisfaction. Throughout her career, she has been part of some of the finest hospitality brands and operations in India. She also enjoys the reputation for structuring and training performance oriented guest services teams across many luxury hotels and is now set to take on this significant role in the capital’s most distinguished address, The Imperial New Delhi. Sodhi holds an MBA degree in marketing and is a Science graduate in Hospitality Management. Her experience…
South African Tourism announced the launch of an exclusive India airfare campaign in partnership with Air Seychelles. The campaign will run for a month between 25th July to 25th August 2022, offering return tickets on the Mumbai to Johannesburg route for INR 38,148 only. Travel will be valid between 25th July 2022 to 31st January 2023. Air Seychelles is also offering an additional 20% discount on the base fare for consumers who use the promo code 00G4S51T. At a time when fuel prices and air fares are rising, this value-driven offering by the tourism board is expected to significantly support…
Hotelivate is all set to host the 9th Edition of its Hotel Operations Summit – India (HOSI) at the Indian School of Hospitality, Gurgaon on September 9. Riding on the back of the previous edition, this year too will, the conference will see a hybrid format, allowing many more professionals to join in virtually and be a part of the event. With the most challenging times of the recent years behind us, the hospitality fraternity has been focused on bouncing back, with all its business decisions revolving around hotel operational teams which have gone through turmoil in terms of changing…
